Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US puts 8,500 troops on alert
2 years, 11 months ago

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US puts 8,500 troops on alert

Al Jazeera  

Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 24: US, Europe and NATO present united front after call between leaders. 24 Jan 2022 - 22:56 GMT US and allies express ‘shared desire’ for diplomatic resolution After a virtual meeting between US President Joe Biden and European and NATO leaders, the White House said the allies expressed their “shared desire” for a diplomatic resolution to tensions with Moscow, but they also warned Russia of “massive consequences” if it invades Ukraine. 24 Jan 2022 - 22:49 GMT US and European allies have ‘total unanimity’: Biden US President Joe Biden said after a call with European allies on Monday that they have “total” agreement on dealing with Russia’s military threat on the borders of Ukraine. 24 Jan 2022 - 22:23 GMT France urges ‘credible warnings’ and ‘stepped-up dialogue’ with Russia De-escalation of tensions with Russia over Ukraine requires “firm and credible” warnings but also stepped-up dialogue with Moscow, French President Emmanuel Macron’s office said on Monday. 24 Jan 2022 - 21:58 GMT After virtual meeting with Biden, NATO chief warns Russia of ‘severe costs’ US President Joe Biden, European leaders and NATO stand united in their warning to Moscow that a Russian attack on Ukraine will provoke a tough response, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said late on Monday.

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NATO CANNOT defend Europe from Russia without US, alliance's eastern leaders warn, weeks before Trump enters the White House
3 hours, 55 minutes ago

NATO CANNOT defend Europe from Russia without US, alliance's eastern leaders warn, weeks before Trump enters the White House

Daily Mail  

The leaders of three NATO countries that border Russia have warned that the defence bloc simply isn't ready to fight Vladimir Putin's forces without the US. Donald Trump told his European allies that he will demand NATO member states to increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP A Tomahawk Missile being launched from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS …

Britain could send troops to Ukraine in £225m support package as defence secretary vows to 'put a lot more pressure' on Vladimir Putin
5 days, 6 hours ago

Britain could send troops to Ukraine in £225m support package as defence secretary vows to 'put a lot more pressure' on Vladimir Putin

Daily Mail  

Britain could send troops to Ukraine as part of a £225million support package for Kyiv, the Defence Secretary has hinted - as he vowed to 'put a lot more pressure' on Vladimir Putin. Pictured is a British soldier teaching Ukrainian recruits how to assault a building Defence Secretary John Healey is open to sending UK troops to Ukraine to train …

UK may send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers, defence secretary suggests
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5 days, 8 hours ago

UK may send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers, defence secretary suggests

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Defence secretary John Healey poses in front of the Wall of …

Russia inches ahead in eastern Ukraine as Trump warns of aid cuts to Kyiv
1 week, 5 days ago

Russia inches ahead in eastern Ukraine as Trump warns of aid cuts to Kyiv

Al Jazeera  

The Putin-friendly US president-elect met with Ukraine’s leader in Paris while Russia inched ahead in Donetsk. Last week, Zelenskyy said, Russia used almost 500 glide bombs, whose warhead ranges from 250kg to three tonnes, more than 400 strike drones, and almost 20 missiles of various types against Ukraine’s front lines and civilian infrastructure. Zelenskyy has said much more military help …

US warns Russia may use new lethal missile against Ukraine again soon
1 week, 6 days ago

US warns Russia may use new lethal missile against Ukraine again soon

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Russia could launch its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again soon, the Pentagon said Wednesday, as both sides wrestle for a battlefield advantage that will give them leverage in any negotiations to end the nearly 3-year war. Sabrina Singh, Pentagon spokeswoman, told reporters in a briefing that an attack could be carried out “in the coming …

Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops
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2 weeks ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops

The Independent  

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019

Al Jazeera  

Here is the situation on Monday, December 9: We discussed important issues on the battlefield and in the global situation, from our frontlines to North Korea. I stated that we need a just and enduring… United States President-elect Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end “the madness”, prompting Zelenskyy and the …

Russia will use ‘even stronger military means’ if Western pressure continues, warns deputy foreign minister
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Russia will use ‘even stronger military means’ if Western pressure continues, warns deputy foreign minister

CNN  

Moscow CNN — Russia will resort to “even stronger military means” in its war with Ukraine if the US and its allies fail to recognize it cannot be tested indefinitely, Moscow’s deputy foreign minister told CNN’s Fred Pleitgen in an exclusive interview on Wednesday. The risk of military escalation shouldn’t be underestimated and depends on decisions in Washington, Ryabkov said, …

White House Pressing Ukraine To Draft 18-Year-Olds So It Has Enough Troops To Fight Russia
3 weeks, 5 days ago

White House Pressing Ukraine To Draft 18-Year-Olds So It Has Enough Troops To Fight Russia

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18. A senior Biden administration official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private consultations, said Wednesday that …

White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so it has enough troops to battle Russia
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so it has enough troops to battle Russia

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18. A senior Biden administration official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private consultations, said Wednesday that the outgoing Democratic …

White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so they have enough troops to battle Russia
3 weeks, 6 days ago

White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so they have enough troops to battle Russia

LA Times  

Fellow soldiers carry a coffin of leading actor of the music and drama theater Petro Velykiy, 48, who was killed in a battle with Russian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, during a farewell ceremony in Chernyhiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday. President Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its …

Germany draws up list of bunkers as ongoing Ukraine war sparks concern about Russian attack
4 weeks ago

Germany draws up list of bunkers as ongoing Ukraine war sparks concern about Russian attack

Live Mint  

Germany is drawing drawn up a list of emergency shelters that can be used by civilians amid escalating tensions with Russia. The digital directory of bunkers will be made available through a planned phone app and include underground train stations and car parks as well as state buildings and private properties. The country currently has 579 bunkers — mostly dating …

Russia reportedly captures a Briton fighting for Ukraine as Russian troops advance
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia reportedly captures a Briton fighting for Ukraine as Russian troops advance

LA Times  

In this photo taken from a video released by Russian Defense Ministry press service on Monday, Russian servicemen operate a Russian Uragan self-propelled multiple rocket launcher in an undisclosed location. Russia’s military captured a British national fighting with Ukrainian troops who have occupied part of Russia’s Kursk region, according to reports Monday, as Moscow began daylight drone attacks on civilian …

Europe prepares for WW3: Now Germany reveals plans to mobilise national defence and 800,000 NATO troops after Kremlin nuke threat - as US announces new weapon Kyiv can use to stop Russia after allowin
1 month ago

Europe prepares for WW3: Now Germany reveals plans to mobilise national defence and 800,000 NATO troops after Kremlin nuke threat - as US announces new weapon Kyiv can use to stop Russia after allowin

Daily Mail  

European nations are gearing up for an all-out war on the continent as Ukraine launched US-made missiles into Russia for the first time and Vladimir Putin officially lowered the threshold for Moscow to consider a nuclear strike. According to a 1,000-page document entitled 'Operationsplan Deutschland', Germany would host hundreds of thousands of troops from NATO countries if the conflict to …

US will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons in push to bolster Kyiv before Trump
1 month ago

US will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons in push to bolster Kyiv before Trump

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Pentagon will send …

Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — When Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine in February 2022, the conventional wisdom was that the capital, Kyiv, would soon fall and the rest of the country wouldn’t last long against a much larger enemy. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The fall of Avdiivka created a major breach in Ukraine’s …

Japan’s FM visits Ukraine to discuss North Korea-Russia ties
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan’s FM visits Ukraine to discuss North Korea-Russia ties

Firstpost  

According to US, South Korean and Ukrainian intelligence assessments, up to 12,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia as part of a major defense treaty between the countries. Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to address concerns over North Korea’s expanding military alliance with Russia, including reports of thousands of North Korean troops deployed …

US says it intends to shore up support for Ukraine until Trump takes office
1 month, 1 week ago

US says it intends to shore up support for Ukraine until Trump takes office

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — President Joe Biden intends to bolster U.S. military support to Ukraine in the final months of his administration, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, after Russia launched a sophisticated missile and drone attack on Kyiv. The U.S. will “continue to shore up everything we’re doing for Ukraine to make sure that it can effectively defend …

How Trump could carve up Ukraine: 'Peace plan' with 800-mile buffer zone marshalled by UK troops, territory swaps and no NATO membership
1 month, 1 week ago

How Trump could carve up Ukraine: 'Peace plan' with 800-mile buffer zone marshalled by UK troops, territory swaps and no NATO membership

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's victory in last week's US presidential election sent shockwaves across the globe - but they will likely be felt most acutely in Ukraine. Now, as leaders across Europe and Russia wait anxiously to see what direction the Trump administration might take, there are mounting concerns that Trump could push for a hasty ceasefire requiring Ukraine to cede significant …

Ukraine is fighting 50,000 troops in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
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1 month, 1 week ago

Ukraine is fighting 50,000 troops in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday Russia has deployed nearly 50,000 troops to Kursk, the southern Russian region where Kyiv launched its surprise counteroffensive in the summer. Ukrainian troops “continue to hold back” the “nearly 50,000-strong enemy group” in Kursk, Zelensky said in a post on Telegram after receiving a briefing from General Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Commander-in-Chief of …

About 8,000 North Korean troops are near the Ukrainian border, U.S. diplomat says at U.N.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

About 8,000 North Korean troops are near the Ukrainian border, U.S. diplomat says at U.N.

LA Times  

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, right, with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun at the Pentagon. The Biden administration said Thursday that it has information that some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia’s Kursk region near Ukraine’s border and preparing to help the Kremlin’s fight against Ukrainian troops. As the meeting in Washington was underway, the …

Ukraine Preparing to Fight North Korean Troops in Kursk as War Escalates
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine Preparing to Fight North Korean Troops in Kursk as War Escalates

Al Jazeera  

As the war between Russia and Ukraine escalates, South Korea's stance on assisting Ukraine in fighting North Korean troops in Kursk is unclear. The US and NATO remain cautious, while Russia's allies express caution and emphasize the importance of maintaining a peaceful resolution. Ukraine's industrial base is rapidly developing, with the country issuing contracts for the supply of drones and …

Pentagon issues North Korea warning as 10,000 troops set to join Russia’s war in coming weeks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pentagon issues North Korea warning as 10,000 troops set to join Russia’s war in coming weeks

The Independent  

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Biden Warns of North Korean Aggression if They Enter Ukraine
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Biden Warns of North Korean Aggression if They Enter Ukraine

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden has stated that Ukraine should strike North Korean troops if they enter the country to fight alongside Russia. The President expressed concern about the presence of North Korean soldiers in Russia and indicated that the US is committed to helping Ukraine defend itself and will continue to surge security assistance to Ukraine.

Russia returns 500 dead soldiers to Ukraine as world leaders mull next steps
2 months ago

Russia returns 500 dead soldiers to Ukraine as world leaders mull next steps

The Independent  

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US Election Looms Over NATO Discussions to Trump-Proof Ukraine Aid
2 months ago

US Election Looms Over NATO Discussions to Trump-Proof Ukraine Aid

CNN  

The US-NATO meeting is overshadowed by the upcoming US presidential election, with NATO officials concerned about the impact it might have on Ukraine aid. The meeting aims to ensure that NATO remains a key player in supporting Ukraine's defense against Russia, but the outcome remains uncertain. The article also highlights the increased military support for Russia, with countries like North …

UK could send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers
2 months, 1 week ago

UK could send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Zelensky, Starmer and Mark Rutte held talks in No 10 A …

Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a U.N. speech full of bile toward the West
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a U.N. speech full of bile toward the West

LA Times  

Russia’s top diplomat warned Saturday against “trying to fight to victory with a nuclear power,” delivering a U.N. General Assembly speech packed with condemnations of what Russia sees as Western machinations in Ukraine and elsewhere — including within the United Nations. Three days after Russian President Vladimir Putin aired a shift in his country’s nuclear doctrine, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov …

Deserting Russians are being killed by their own snipers and wounded troops are no longer being evacuated because so many are injuring themselves to avoid fighting, 'intercepted messages reveal'
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Deserting Russians are being killed by their own snipers and wounded troops are no longer being evacuated because so many are injuring themselves to avoid fighting, 'intercepted messages reveal'

Daily Mail  

Russian soldiers wearied by fighting for Vladimir Putin are being shot at by their own snipers, while others are deliberately injuring themselves to leave the battlefield, one disillusioned fighter has revealed. His thoughts were conveyed in an intercepted message provided to I Want To Live, a project set up in 2022 by Ukraine's military intelligence, which helps Russian soldiers safely …

Putin orders military to boost troop numbers by 180,000 to 1.5 million as Ukraine fighting continues
3 months, 1 week ago

Putin orders military to boost troop numbers by 180,000 to 1.5 million as Ukraine fighting continues

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks with Anna Popova, the Head of the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare, during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the country’s military to increase its number of troops by 180,000 to a total of 1.5 million, as Moscow’s military …

US and UK pledge almost $1.5 billion to help Ukraine during diplomats’ visit to Kyiv
3 months, 1 week ago

US and UK pledge almost $1.5 billion to help Ukraine during diplomats’ visit to Kyiv

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The United States and Britain pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine on Wednesday during a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats as Ukrainian officials renewed their pleas to use Western-provided missiles against targets deeper inside Russia. Blinken said he would bring the discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the missiles “back to …

UK announces missiles and more training for Ukrainian military
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UK announces missiles and more training for Ukrainian military

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. John Healey announced the extension of Operation Interflex, which has already seen 45,000 Ukrainian …

The US is sending $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine
4 months ago

The US is sending $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is sending about $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, the Defense Department said Friday, even as Washington works to get a better understanding of Kyiv’s incursion into Russia and how it advances the broader battlefield goals more than two years into the war. Pentagon officials have said repeatedly that the U.S. has been …

UK should be proud at Ukraine using UK weapons despite push into Russia – Healey
4 months ago

UK should be proud at Ukraine using UK weapons despite push into Russia – Healey

The Independent  

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Russia Says it Thwarted a Ukrainian Charge to Expand Its Incursion. Kyiv Says it Won't Occupy Land
4 months, 1 week ago

Russia Says it Thwarted a Ukrainian Charge to Expand Its Incursion. Kyiv Says it Won't Occupy Land

News 18  

Russia has said that its forces checked an effort by Ukrainian troops to expand a stunning week-long incursion into the Kursk region, as a Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Kyiv has no intention of occupying Russian territory. Russian army units, including fresh reserves, aircraft, drone teams and artillery forces, stopped Ukrainian armoured mobile groups from moving deeper into Russia near …

Russia intensifies attacks in eastern Ukraine as it fights against Kyiv's cross-border incursion
4 months, 1 week ago

Russia intensifies attacks in eastern Ukraine as it fights against Kyiv's cross-border incursion

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Russian army is intensifying …

Ukraine military takes control of 28 Russian towns, 180,000 people evacuated
4 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine military takes control of 28 Russian towns, 180,000 people evacuated

Live Mint  

Ukraine’s military has taken control of 28 towns and villages in Russia’s Kursk border region, prompting a sixth of its population to flee the incursion, Russian President Vladimir Putin was told. Putin said the Defense Ministry’s main task was to “drive out the enemy from our territories and, together with the Border Service, ensure reliable protection of the state border.” …

Putin tells 76,000 Russians to evacuate in the wake of Ukrainian advance as state of emergency called
4 months, 1 week ago

Putin tells 76,000 Russians to evacuate in the wake of Ukrainian advance as state of emergency called

The Independent  

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Russia launches new operation to halt advancing Ukrainian troops
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia launches new operation to halt advancing Ukrainian troops

The Hindu  

Moscow on Saturday mounted a "counter-terror operation" in three border regions adjoining Ukraine to halt Kyiv's advance deeper into Russia and warned that the fighting endangered a nuclear power plant. Russia's nuclear agency on Saturday warned the Ukrainian attack posed a "direct threat" to the nearby Kursk nuclear power station. Belarus, Russia's close ally, on Saturday ordered military reinforcements — …

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia orders evacuation of Kursk region after Ukraine's surprise incursion
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia orders evacuation of Kursk region after Ukraine's surprise incursion

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia on Saturday announced increased security measures in the border region of Kursk, where an incursion this week by Ukrainian forces caught Russian troops off guard and exposed its military vulnerabilities in the nearly 2½-year-old war. He also said that Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of Ukraine’s armed forces, had sent him multiple reports about the front-line …

Here's what we know about Ukraine's military offensive in Russia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Here's what we know about Ukraine's military offensive in Russia

NPR  

Here's what we know about Ukraine's military offensive in Russia Ukraine is on day four of a surprise attack on Kursk, some 330 miles south of Moscow. Both Russia and Ukraine are saying little, but we do know that Ukraine is on Day 4 of a surprise attack on Kursk - that's some 330 miles south of Moscow. Russia is …

In a surprise attack, Ukraine sends a large force into western Russia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

In a surprise attack, Ukraine sends a large force into western Russia

NPR  

In a surprise attack, Ukraine sends a large force into western Russia toggle caption Acting governor of Kursk region Alexei Smirnov's Telegram channel/AP KYIV, Ukraine — In a brazen attack that caught Russia off-guard, Ukraine’s military has sent a large ground force across its border and into western Russia. The Ukrainian soldiers crossed the country's northeastern border Tuesday and now …

Ukraine is on an ‘irreversible’ path to NATO. But only after war with Russia ends
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine is on an ‘irreversible’ path to NATO. But only after war with Russia ends

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The 32-members of NATO on Wednesday formally declared Ukraine on an “irreversible” path to membership in the Western military alliance, offering a bare but more binding assurance of protection once its war with Russia ends. “Ukraine’s future is in NATO,” alliance members said in their statement. “We will continue to support it on its irreversible path to full …

What to know about the NATO military alliance and how it is helping Ukraine
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about the NATO military alliance and how it is helping Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts are meeting in Washington this week to mark the 75th anniversary of the world’s biggest security organization just as Russia presses its advantage on the battlefield in Ukraine. NATO’s ranks have grown since the Washington Treaty was signed 75 years ago — to 32 countries after Sweden joined this year, worried …

Russia presses its offensive in Ukraine and issues new threats as the West tries to blunt the push
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia presses its offensive in Ukraine and issues new threats as the West tries to blunt the push

Associated Press  

Slowly but steadily this summer, Russian troops are forging through Ukraine’s outgunned and undermanned defenses in a relentless onslaught, prompting the West to push for new weapons and strategies to shore up Kyiv. FILE - In this photo released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, …

Russia keeps up the front-line pressure before Ukraine receives a boost from Western military aid
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia keeps up the front-line pressure before Ukraine receives a boost from Western military aid

The Independent  

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A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine
6 months ago

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine

LA Times  

President Biden meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in the Oval Office at the White House on Monday. A record 23 of NATO’s 32 member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said, as Russia’s war in Ukraine has raised the threat of expanding conflict in Europe. Biden spoke …

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine
6 months, 1 week ago

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A record 23 of NATO’s 32 member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday, as Russia’s war in Ukraine has raised the threat of expanding conflict in Europe. Biden spoke affectionately of Stoltenberg, calling him “pal” and saying he wished that Stoltenberg, who has been NATO’s secretary …

NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine
6 months, 1 week ago

NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO defense ministers gathered Thursday hoping to agree on a new plan to provide long-term security assistance and military training to Ukraine amid Russia’s full-scale invasion, after Hungary promised not to veto the proposal as long as it’s not forced to take part. Ukraine’s Western allies are trying to bolster their military support as Russian troops launch attacks …

NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine
6 months, 1 week ago

NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NATO defense ministers gathered Thursday …

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